Posts tagged "single"

You've heard the old adage: you have to put yourself out there if you want to find someone! Well, if you're sending out the wrong signals or you aren't pursuing the right kind of people, it won't matter how much you put yourself out there — you're still going to wind up empty-handed in the…

"I put myself in the eyeline of love, but I can't quite get it together. I'm not okay being single because I'm a relationship girl. I love the romance. ... He has to be funny because I love to laugh. Driven, creative, motivated and inspired. He has to be a loving guy, who loves hi…

Yes, loneliness can be depressing — even crushing — but as this lovely video reminds us, there can be a real freedom in being alone, as well. Spending time by yourself can be renewing. "Lonely is freedom that breathes easy and weightless, and lonely is healing if you make it." [via…

This month marks not only my 34th birthday (tomorrow!), but also the third anniversary of my move from Chicago to New York to move in with my now husband. I wasn't sure at the time if I'd be getting my own place and just staying with him temporarily, or even if the relationship would…

“Single” does not mean “Unloved.” "Single” means “I’m making myself a magical pot of pasta and re-watching season three of 'The Wire.' What are you bringing to my dope-ass party?””Those are our cosmic marching orders from the top down: Beget while the begetting is good. If the universe is such a smarty, why did it…

"I have tortured myself over [my relationship with Tommy Lee] for years and was devastated and depressed for much of the last 15 years about that. It’s mostly about the kids. I think I’ve just tried to attach myself to anybody who’d create a family, but the people I attracted weren’t really the fairy tale…

Most women carry a pocketbook, a bag, a purse, or whatever they may choose to call it. Aside from the basic necessities, such as a phone, planner, wallet, and an iPod, a single woman requires her own set of must-haves. Being single is all about being independent, enjoying life alone, and, if you're ready, finding…

Independence Day got its name for a historical reason, but here at The Frisky we're celebrating it with a twist. This Fourth of July don't just celebrate the independence of our country, but also raise your glass and celebrate that you're single and independent. Here's how to add a single and lovin' it flavor to…

As a single lady who is fairly skeptical about marriage, I found this NY Times Magazine article very enlightening. The long-standing theory is that there are major health benefits for the marrieds of the world—they tend to live longer, healthier lives. But new research is showing that this “marriage benefit” does not extend…

I haven't had a boyfriend in almost a year and I'd really like one. Since my last relationship, I've had a handful of dates that went nowhere along with a few make-out sessions with inappropriate people like my ex's best friend and a guy who lives 3,000 miles away and was only in town for…

Simply Irresistible

As you slog your way through the myriad not-yet-April Fools' Day pranks that plague this nation, revel in this: no one has ever pranked someone better than Michael Jackson pranked Russell Crowe, and he did it for years. In an interview with The Guardian, Crowe revealed that despite having never met Jackson,…